Why did Napoleon's soldiers’ buttons break during the Russian winter?

Correct answer: They were made of tin

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Player #30888585
Player #30888585
Wardrobe malfunction in the middle of war.. Tsk tsk
Mariso Yutke
Mariso Yutke
56 degrees Fahrenheit = 13 degrees Celsius, so dropping to -30 degrees Celsius is a huge difference 😱
Player #9809468
Player #9809468
The forces of nature will get you every time.
Mujahid Mohideen R
Mujahid Mohideen R
Fantastic trivia.Science in the middle of war.
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Mariso Yutke, i love how the explanation used both Fahrenheit and Celsius lol
Stephanie.S.
Stephanie.S.
P, Fahrenheit is still used in the US, but Celcius has been used for decades in Britain. That's why both are explained here.
Johnny
Johnny
Mujahid Mohideen R, War is a Science in and of itself.
smartttt
smartttt
It is if your pants fall off!
WDA
WDA
Tin does not do nor fare well in very freezing temperatures...Napoleon should've known better!
Calabtangan'  Boyoyong
Calabtangan' Boyoyong
P, all the while i thought metrication is global, why Farenheight, Feet, Pounds are still being used. Confusing.
Mars V
Mars V
Mariso Yutke, Celsius and Fahrenheit are equal at -40 degrees.
arohanui
arohanui
Stephanie.S., but they weren't explained, simply used. it made no sense. either stick with Celsius which is more commonly used, or give equivalents.
Ri
Ri
It would be of help to use the same units of measurement 🙄
Vikusenka
Vikusenka
Mariso Yutke, they have meant a molecule of tin stats to change around 56 degrees Fahrenheit. But russian weather was much colder than this point. around - 30 degrees Celsius
Mimiplayztz123
Mimiplayztz123
nice question you learn something new everyday